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Guided Topics - Takeout Doubles

The Opposition Are Vulnerable: Implications for the Bidding
With Everyone Bidding, What’s the Real Par Contract?






Partner Responds to Your Takeout Double
What a Jump Bid Over Responder Really Shows: 9+ Points






When the Opposition Opens Your Suit
Should You Bid — or Stay Silent and Make Them Pay?






Unblocking Secures the Defensive Victory
Great Defense Comes from Hope, Imagination — and Trust in Partner’s Cards






West’s Hand: Aces and Spaces
How Different Bidding Systems Lead to Different Outcomes






What a Difference the Lead Makes
A Heart Lead Holds Them to Just 8 Tricks






Card Play on Defense
Aiming for Maximum Points for Your Side






Take the Opposition’s 2NT Light
Race to Establish Your Suits Before They Do






Defensive Play: Taking the Opposition Light
Smart Leads and Card Counting Can Make Your Day






Make a Punishing Opening Lead Against a Suit Contract
Lead Fourth Highest from Your Longest and Strongest Suit